Environmental Assessment Completed

Knutson Dam Improvement Project

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

Project focuses on structural maintenance needs of current dam structure in order to prevent possible structural failure. Improvements would allow for passage of aquatic organisms. Project is within LLBO Reservation.

Location

Dam in located on the Mississippi River at the outlet of Cass Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/15/2013
2
Comment Period
04/25/2014
3
Objection Period Start
06/13/2014
4
Decision
10/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Knutson Dam Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/15/2014 Legal Notice Date: 10/15/2014
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants